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The Giant Under the Snow

John Gordon

First published in 1968, THE GIANT UNDER THE SNOW created a fascinating world of magic, ancient evil and curses long before Harry Potter and His Dark Materials.Three children find an ornate Celtic buckle. To them it's treasure, a fantastic find. They have no idea that it has awakened a giant who has lain at rest for centuries. Little do they know that an evil warlord and his Leathermen have also awaited this moment, this chance to wield their deadly power. In a chilling tale full of menace and suspense the final battle between good and evil must be fought.This is a story that transcends age. Beautifully written, subtle and evocative, THE GIANT UNDER THE SNOW transports the reader into an intensely atmospheric world where the imagination knows no bounds.

  • Classification : Older Readers (9-14)
  • Pub Date : JAN 1, 2007
  • Imprint : Orion Children's Books
  • Page Extent : 208
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9781842555453
  • Price : INR 399
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John Gordon

John Gordon was born in 1925. A Geordie by birth he moved to East Anglia with his family at the age of twelve. He served in the Navy during the Second World War and afterwards worked as a journalist. He is widely recognised as one of the finest contemporary writers of horror and the supernatural. His books include The Burning Baby and Other Ghosts Gilray's Ghost The Flesh Eater and The Midwinter Watch. Married with two grown-up children he lives in Norwich.

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